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WEBPeak body Aged & Community Services Australia (ACSA) has announced the winners of its 2021 ACSA Aged Care Awards. The yearly awards recognise outstanding achievements and contributions made by organisations, teams and individuals in …
The government has a new plan for residential aged care. Here’s …
WEB6 days ago · Nicole Sutton, University of Technology Sydney and Michael Woods, University of Technology Sydney. After months of negotiations between the major parties, the government has announced it will implement the Aged Care Taskforce recommendations.. The government already signalled back in March that it wouldn’t impose a new tax or aged care levy.. Last week's announcement focuses on how wealthier ...
‘Wage justice’: Big pay rise for aged care workers
WEBMar 18, 2024 · Aged care workers have secured a “historic” pay rise – some getting up to a 28.5 per cent increase – in what has been called a “life-changing” improvement for one of Australia’s most undervalued work forces. The Fair Work Commission (FWC) delivered the major update on Friday following an anxious wait for consultation on the ...
Changes are coming for Australia’s aged care system. Here’s what …
WEBFeb 8, 2024 · Australia’s subsidised aged care services now help around 1.5 million older people to receive care and support. Taxpayers contributed A$28 billion to the various programs in 2022-23. And yet the system is governed by an act that was first passed in 1997. A lot has changed over the past two and a half decades – …
Major changes aged care can expect in 2023
WEBDec 12, 2022 · The Aged Care Amendment (Implementing Care Reform) Bill 2022 introduces the following major reforms to aged care: 24/7 onsite and on-duty registered nurse – due to commence on July 1st, 2023. Mandatory 200 minutes of care time per resident per day – due to commence on October 1st, 2023. Mandatory 215 minutes of care time per resident per ...
Appropriate care levels at 50%, new study finds
WEBJan 25, 2024 · Aged care residents in Australia are receiving on average only half of the appropriate care and even less for other common conditions like depression, a new study has found. In world-first research, Macquarie University's Australian Institute of Health Innovation evaluated adherence to evidence-based care and clinical practice guidelines for ...
What do Older Aussies want from the new Aged Care Act?
WEBNov 9, 2023 · By: Arshmah Jamal in Aged Care Royal Commission, Top Stories November 9, 2023 0. Older Australians and those close to them want human rights to be the top priority in the upcoming Aged Care Act, according to a new submission. Thirteen organisations released the findings of their joint inquiry into the Foundation of the Aged Care Act based on ...
What older adults want to improve their quality of life
WEBSep 29, 2021 · Quality of life measures in the aged care industry have typically relied on clinical indicators, such as an individual's weight, past medical history or prescription use. Professor Julie Ratcliffe from Flinders University led a team to interview 3,000 older Australians and their carers to ask what they believe makes a good quality of life.
Digital transformation an ‘ongoing journey’ - Aged Care Insite
WEBSep 6, 2021 · Dr Margelis has been involved in the aged care sector for over 20 years and worked closely with the government during the royal commission. He joined Aged Care Insite to unpack the barriers to digital transformation, care technology in the age of COVID-19 and the rewards of innovation for our ageing population. Aged Care Insite.